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Patio Wall & Planter

Plan No. 779
Copyright U-Build, Inc., 2001.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Just the thing to frame a corner of the yard or patio, this patio wall and
planter combination is great for hanging plants and flowers while sheltering the barbecue and outdoor dining area from the wind. Out in the
yard, it can screen off a corner where garden tools or garbage cans are
stored. The planter box is built separately, so the builder can decide
whether or not to include it.
The completed wall and planter unit measures about eight feet tall by
eight feet long.

Bill of Material

NOTES
1. Read all instructions and check materials before
beginning work.
2. Read manufacturers instructions before operating
equipment.
3. Always wear safety glasses.
4. Redwood is preferred for this project due to its
durability and beauty. Douglas fir and pine also
make an attractive unit. The prototype pictured
was made of Douglas fir and pine.
5. Use wood glue along with finish nails to insure
strong joints.
6. Dimensional lumber was used for this project (e.g.,
the call out is for a 2" x 4", but the actual size is 1
1/2" x 3 1/2"). When selecting the 1" x 6" boards
with tongue and groove with v-joint, finished useable surface sizes vary between 5" and 5 1/4". The
cutting schedule will assume your boards are 5"
wide, finish size.
7. To insure that project assembles properly and is
built squarely, use a level and framing square during each assembly step.

Quantity
1
10
6
24
4
1 small box
1 small box
1 small box
1 bottle

Size
4 x 4 x 8
2 x 4 x 8
1 x 6 x 8
1 x 4 x 6
8 x 8
1 1/4
3
8d

Material
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
concrete footings
finish nails
finish nails
galvanized nails
wood glue

Cutting Schedule
Part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P

Qty
1
2
12
1
4
22
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
20
7

T
4
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1

W
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

L
87
44 3/4
44 3/4
87
44 3/4
57 3/4
87
95
49 1/4
36
23*
15
40
18 1/2
11 1/4
16 1/2

Material
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or firr
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir
redwood, cedar or fir

*Approximate; check desired mounting height based on distance to the ground.

A
I

C
E

F
G

E
O
L
M

N
O

O
L

K J

Construction Diagram
(P not shown)

Assembly Instructions
Page One
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

1. Space concrete footings as shown in Figure 1. Footings should be set in holes and filled with concrete
for stability. Top of footing should be 2" to 3" above the natural grade. Check for level and squareness.
45 3/4

46 3/4

46 3/4

Figure 1
Concrete Footing Layout

2. Cut 1/4" deep by 1 1/2" wide dados in boards (A), (D) and (G). Cut a 1/4"
deep by 3/4" wide dado in boards (A), (B) and (D). See Construction Diagram
and Figures 2, 3 and 4.

B
1 3/8
67 3/4
1 3/8

Figure 2

Figure 3

Assembly Instructions
Page Two
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

3. Cut a 1/4" by 1/4" notch in the end of Boards (B) where they attach to board (A). See Figure 4.

1/4
1/4
E

Figure 4

4. Glue and finish nail boards (B) and (C) to (A). See Figures 4, 5 and 6 and the Construction Diagram. Note that you may have
to cut the bottom board (C) narrower to fit the length of the groove in boards (A) and (D).

5. Glue and finish nail (D) to (B and C). See Figures 5 and 6 and the Construction Diagram.

Figure 5

Figure 6

Assembly Instructions
Page Three
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

6. Nail first panelcreated by boards (A), (B), (C) and (D)to built-in straps on concrete piers. Use a brace to help support panel
during construction.

7. Cut 1/4" deep by 3/4" wide dados in boards (E) for slats (F). See Figure 7.

3 TYP.

3 1/4

(EACH END)

Figure 7

8. Glue and finish nail boards (F) to boards (E). See Figure 7.

9. To complete second panel, glue and finish nail assembly (E, F, G) to first panel (A, B, C, D). Repeat this step for third panel.
Refer to Construction Diagram.

10. Cut 45-degree miter on (H) and (I). Glue and nail to top of panels. See Construction Diagram.

Assembly Instructions
Page Four
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

11. Cut notches in boards (J) and (L). See Figure 8.

12. Glue and nail board (J) to boards (K). Glue and nail boards (L) to subassembly (J, K). Refer to Figure 8
and Construction Diagram.

2"

11"

31
/2"

/2"
11
1 1/2"

/2"
11

Figure 8

12. Cut 3/4" wide by 1/4" deep dados in boards (M) and (N). See Figures 9 and 10.

13. Use wood screws or nails and glue to attach (M) to (K). See Figure 10 for proper mounting location.

M, N

M
3/4" x 1/4" dado

1 1/2"

Figure 9

Figure 10

1 1/2"

11
/2"

Assembly Instructions
Page Five
Read all instructions before beginning any work. Cut all material to sizes shown in cutting schedule.

14. Place boards (O) in grooves in board (M). Refer to Figure 11. Space equally, glue and nail.

1 1/2"

Figure 11

15. Glue and nail (O) boards to boards (L). Cut last board on each side to fit and notch same as board (L). Refer to Construction
Diagram.

16. Glue and nail (N) to (K) and (O). Check for squareness.

17. Place planter unit in desired location. Notches in boards (L) rest on board (B). Refer to Construction Diagram. Check height
of boards (K). Nail into place. (You may wish to place boards (K) on concrete or redwood, or seal against water and insects.)

18. Place boards (P) on ledge formed by boards (B, J, L) in bottom of planter to support plants. Refer to Construction Diagram.